servo question for mt v3

[Melski415]

one of my stock servos burnt up. now, is it ok to run with just one servo? just until i get a new servo. with that being said, if i upgrade i have to buy 2 servos, correct?

 

[GoffeeRedCat]

you need 2 servos to run the MT unless you have the single servo convertion kit....youd definitely need to buy 2

 

[Guest]

one of my stock servos burnt up. now, is it ok to run with just one servo? just until i get a new servo. with that being said, if i upgrade i have to buy 2 servos, correct?

The stock servos will not last if you run on just one. That was the reason Redcat went with the dual servo setup. With a good aftermarket servo you can run one with no problems. Some prefer a single servo because it is easier to get set right.

 

[Melski415]

I cant just remove the one servo arm and run a good servo like a hitec 5765 or 805bb? I'm looking for something with more of a direct fit for dual.

 

[Guest]

Yes you can. A single 5765 on 7.4v would out perform the two stockers.

 

[Melski415]

Will the 5765 be a direct bolt on? im just looking for a good servo with little to no mods to fit.

 

[Guest]

Almost. It is a tiny bit smaller and two of the holes don't line up. The aluminum servo mount has holes that make it a direct fit but the plastic servo mount that comes stock in the truck does not have the extra set of holes. Most people just drill a new set in the plastic mount. There is no aftermarket servo that is the exact same size of the Redcat servo.

 

[Melski415]

thanx rcdad for the response. i just don't want to have to buy a new mount. If I can get away with just drilling a new hole or some dremmelling, I don't mind that. I see some people here with 805bb dual servos, but no write up threads. How are the moddings on that? I really don't care if i have a single or dual setup. I can get 2 805bb for cheap. So, if dual setup is easy on that, I will do that. Or I can just purchase 1 good servo with slight modding(dremmel/drill). If that route, Which 1 servo is best for that. Thanx in advance

 

[Guest]

The 805 is slightly larger than the stock and will require new holes as well, plus a little dremmel work to the insides of the mount as it is a tight fit.

 

[Melski415]

Which servo is best and easiest to mod without buying a different mount for single servo?

 

[Guest]

The 5765 would be the easiest. Here is a thread that might help.

http://www.redcatrampageforum.com/showthread.php?t=6059&highlight=Hitec

 

[Melski415]

Yeah, I saw that thread. Can the 5765 handle a single setup? Sorry for all the questions. My servo died out and Im ready to rip lol.

 

[Guest]

It is a better servo than the 805. If I remember correctly the 805 has plastic gears. I don't think it fits under the MTs battery box either. You don't need anything special to run a single servo you can just leave the one under the battery box out and remove the servo linkage.

 

[Melski415]

At that price I wanted to run 2 805s. The link you posted is for the 5755. Is the 5765 the same dimensions as the 5755?

 

[Guest]

It is the 5755 have been discontinued, so they're harder to find. The 5765 is the high voltage version. They are the same size. The 5765 is more money but it rocks on 7.4 volts. It's what I run in most of my platforms.

 

[RampageHopUps]

DDM Deal of the Day today.

 

[Melski415]

That's already in my cart lol. I just need to know if that's the same dimensions as the 5755 and can be modded to fit the same way.

 

[Guest]

Your good to go then. They use the same case.

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[Melski415]

thanx rc. youre the best. i hope this 1 5765 is better than the 2 stockers lol.

 

[Guest]

No prob man.

Since your only using one servo you can get the larger battery box. It will bolt right in. Then you can run a lipo receiver pack. Your servos will really come to life. Future project maybe?...